Of the 53 samples taken for testing across hospitals, four products have failed the test

Four samples of surgical care products lifted for random tests from Delhi government hospitals till March this year have failed to meet the “standard quality”, reveals an RTI by the Drugs Control Department.

Of the 53 samples taken for testing across hospitals, four products have failed the test. However, 16 medicines and surgical care products met the desired standard.

“The sample size is inadequate to give a clear picture of the medicines and other essentials, which are not of the desired quality. There is need to increase the sample size and lift random samples from hospitals across the city so that quality of products is maintained. Most importantly, the status report in 33 cases is pending,” said Rajhans Bansal, an RTI activist.

Bansal had sought a response from the Drugs Control Department on July 14 and received the response on August 13.

During 2013-2014, 80 samples were tested while during 2012-2013, 37 samples were lifted for quality control. In 2011-12 and 2012-2013, 46 and 37 samples were tested respectively.